MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,043 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S708 RLL is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1998 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 11,992 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S708 RLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S708 RLL registered?
S708 RLL is a 1998 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 August 1998.
Is S708 RLL safe to buy?
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